Holiday DIY: How to make mini star ornaments
Here's how you can make mini star ornaments.
More than 200 ballet students prepare for 'The Nutcracker' at Straz Center
For the last three months, more than 200 students with Next Generation Ballet have been rehearsing for the holiday classic "The Nutcracker."
Holiday DIY: Antipasto Christmas boards
FOX 13's Kellie Cowan explains how to create a delicious holiday charcuterie board with simple ingredients that looks like a wreath.
Best cities for celebrating Christmas without breaking the bank
A new WalletHub analysis identifies the most Christmas-friendly cities in the U.S., evaluating the 100 largest cities on 28 factors.
DIY instructions: How to make watercolor ornaments
FOX 13's Kellie Cowan explains how to make watercolor ornaments.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Cypress Woods Elementary School carries on tradition of the Giving Tree Campaign
One elementary school in Pinellas County is helping bring Christmas to almost 100 children this year. Cypress Woods Elementary School is carrying on its tradition of its Giving Tree Campaign.
Tampa General-USF Health donates hundreds of presents to Hillsborough County children in foster care
Tampa General-USF Health staffers are making sure hundreds of foster children have presents to unwrap Christmas morning.
Land O’ Lakes family transforms home into immersive North Pole experience for third year
When the sun goes down in Land O’ Lakes, the Mueller family’s home transforms into a full-scale North Pole, complete with gingerbread cottages, Santa’s Village, a post office, cinema, and even a scavenger hunt that begins in “Peppermint Park."
Jewish community gathers in Clearwater to celebrate Hanukkah after tragic Australia shooting
Many at the Clearwater Hanukkah celebration said now is not the time to shy away but instead encouraged people to stand proud.
Hanukkah 2025: When is it and how is it celebrated?
Many people in the states celebrate Hanukkah with lighting a menorah and eating oily foods like doughnuts and potato latkes.
South St. Pete nonprofit brings Christmas joy to 156 underprivileged children with personalized gifts
Front Porch Community Development is spreading holiday cheer to families in south St. Petersburg by providing Christmas gifts to children whose families are struggling to make ends meet.
'Flight to the North Pole' enters 40th year supporting children facing the hardest medical conditions
It's a long-standing tradition in Manatee County. Each year, 'Flight to the North Pole' gives children facing some of the most difficult medical situations, a day away for them and their families.
Social media helps connect woman with Bucs, brings Christmas to dozens of foster children
With the help of social media, one woman in Tampa Bay is helping bring Christmas to dozens of foster children.
Americans admit it's harder than usual to afford gifts this holiday season, poll finds
Americans aren’t feeling the Christmas cheer this year thanks to persistent high prices and a job market that appears to have entered a deep freeze.
Blanket giveaway helps Tampa Bay families stay warm this holiday season
This holiday season, cooler nights and rising costs are hitting families throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Holiday DIY: Here's how you can make Dubai-style chocolate
Here's how you can make Dubai-style chocolate yourself.
How much can you expect to pay for Christmas trees this year?
The price of artificial Christmas trees is up 10% to 20% due to tariffs.
Tampa City Ballet hopes its rendition of 'The Nutcracker' serves as gateway to the world of ballet
For members of Tampa City Ballet, "The Nutcracker" means many things.
Buff City Soap in Tampa offers handmade gift options for holiday shoppers
Nothing says the holidays like giving something that smells — and feels — wonderful. Buff City Soap’s Midtown Tampa Makery turns everyday bath time into a seasonal treat, with shelves full of colorful bars, bath bombs and gift sets made right in the store.



















